Akekee

Akekee

Loxops caeruleirostris

Critically Endangered
पंखों का फैलाव
12.4 cm
वजन
10.84 g
कुल
Fringillidae
गण
Passeriformes

The Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.4 cm and a weight of 10.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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The Akekee is a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 12 cm. Endemic to the upland forests of Kauai, it uses its uniquely twisted bill to pry open leaf buds and extract insects, and is severely threatened by avian malaria and habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 12.4 cm 4.9 in
वजन 10.84 g 0.38 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Passeriformes (Songbirds)
कुल Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Loxops
प्रजातियां Loxops caeruleirostris

Distribution

Akekee has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Akekee endangered?
The Akekee has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Akekee nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.
How big is the Akekee?
The Akekee has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 10.84 g.
What order and family does the Akekee belong to?
The Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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